Chocolate Choux Buns
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These chocolate choux buns are my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes total from start to finish, they're perfect for a weeknight dessert or unexpected guests. The dark chocolate chips aren't just delicious, they're packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better. What I love most is how simple the technique actually is, once you get the hang of the basic choux pastry. Trust me, you've got this, and your family will think you're a baking genius.
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Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate chips(chopped)
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 250 mlwhole milk
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 4 eggseggs
- 10 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 200 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, if you have one.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the flour, making sure to incorporate it evenly.
Tip: This is called "tempering" the flour, and it helps create a smooth, even dough.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the butter until it's fully incorporated.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl thoroughly to avoid any lumps.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough choux buns.
- 6
Whisk in the vanilla extract, then add the dark chocolate chips. Mix until the chocolate is fully incorporated.
Tip: This is the best part – the chocolate is what makes these choux buns truly special!
- 7
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe the dough into long, thin cylinders on the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Make sure to pipe the dough in a steady, smooth motion to achieve the desired shape.
- 8
Bake the choux buns for 15-20 minutes, or until they're golden brown and puffed.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
- 9
Remove the choux buns from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
Tip: This will help them retain their shape and make them easier to handle.
- 10
Transfer the choux buns to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This is the hardest part – waiting for the choux buns to cool before glazing them!
- 11
Melt the confectioners' sugar and 100g of the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- 12
Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the cooled choux buns, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: This is the final touch – the chocolate glaze really makes these choux buns shine!
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